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January 8, 2009
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, January 8, 2009
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Coastal Advisory
Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
Herein, met on this date at I :00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at
Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government
Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: John Sorey, III
VICE CHAIRMAN: Anthony Pires
Murray Hendel
Larry Magel
Doug Finley
Ted Forcht (Excused)
Victor Rios
ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Gail Hambright, Accountant
Dr. Michael Bauer, City of Naples
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MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
MEETING AGENDA&. NOTICE
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
rHURSDAY, JANUARY 8,2009 - 1:00 P.M.
TURNER BUILDING (Administrative Building F, 3rd Floor Collier County Government Center,
3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples)
~U8LI_CNj)nCE
[. Call to Order
[I. Pledge of Allegiance
[II. Roll Call
1. Welcome Doug Finlay
[v. Changes and Approval of Agenda
V. Public Comments
\/1. Approval of CAe Minutes
1. Decen1b_er__1J,_I_~J)i9!l
ill. Staff Reports
1. Rgve!"!ue Report - GarY"'~AJpj.,
a. Revenue Projection$tJQJ 2QQ!:'I
2. P_fQjgct Cost Report - Gary Mc.~,lpin
3. Funci .195 Budget Analysis
11111. New Business
1. Review of CAC Aplicants
[x. Old Business
1. I).Q~.tQI::~ aJ',!d. Wiggins Pas~C9_ntr:~.~1;.Re:c()mmendations
(. Public Comments
KI. Announcements
(II. Committee Member Discussion
(III. Next Meeting Datel Location
February 12, 2009 - Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor
(IV. Adjournment
~II interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if any,
n writing, to the board prior to the meeting if applicable.
=or more information, please contact Gail D. Hambright at (239) 252-2966.
(f you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this
Jroceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the
:ollier County Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112,
)39) 252-8380.
)ublic comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional time.
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I. Call to Order
Chairman Sorey called the meeting to order at 1 :OOPM
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Ill. Roll Call
Roll Call was taken with a quorum established.
1. Welcome Doug Finley
Doug Finley was recognized as a new member of the Committee.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Pires moved to approve the agenda subject to the following additions:
. VII .1.a - Review of Official TDC Projections
. IX - Supplemental Information provided regarding MillMac Corp.
and Orion Marine Group
Second by Mr. Hendel. Carried unanimously 6-0.
V. Public Comments
None
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. December 11, 2008
Mr. Rios moved to approve the minutes subject to the following change:
. Page 5 - Speaker -line 1 ~ from "relevance is in the land lease..." to
"relevance is in the (submerged) land lease..."
Second by Mr. Hendel. Carried unanimously 6-0.
VII. Staff Reports
1. Revenue Report - Gary McAlpin
The Committee reviewed the "Tourist Tax Revenue Report - FY 208-2009"
updated through December of 08.
1. a. Review of Official TDC projections
The Committee reviewed the "Naples, Marco Island Everglades Convention &
Visitors Bureau Tourist Tax Collections History" dated January 8, 2009. The
following was highlighted:
. The document includes projections for 2009 calendar year.
. The collections for calendar year 2008, were $14,597,935
. The projection forecasts total revenue of$14,292,400 for calendar
year 2009 (a decrease in revenue of$306,535)
. The budgets may be adjusted throughout the year at the direction of
the Committee.
. There are emergency funds available for use if necessary.
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The Committee requested Staff incorporates the previous year's collection
figures month by month in the document "Collier County Tourist Tax YTD
Report by City"
2. Project Cost Report - Gary McAlpin
The Committee reviewed the "FY 2008/2009 TDC Category "A" Beach
Maintenance Projects" dated January 8, 2009.
3. Fund ]95 Budget Analyses
The Executive Summary "Fund 195 Budget Analysis" dated January 8,2009 was
reviewed. The following was highlighted:
. The budget in this area may be reduced approximately $317,400 to
off set the estimated $335,000 shortfall
. Budget reserves from the emergency 195 funds may be utilized.
. Staffrecommends undertaking the budget reductions.
Mr. Rios requested the minutes reflect the reduction of $60,000 will not have a
timing and/or impact on the plan to re-nourish the beach and complete the Marco
breakwater improvements.
Gary McAlpin clarified the improvements have not yet been authorized. The
engineering studies for these proposed activities haven been authorized and will not
be affected by this reduction in the budget.
Discussion ensued regarding Purchasing Department Policy for Consultant rates and
the possible reduction of the rates to offset budget shortfalls.
It was noted the budget reductions may affect the timing of the implementation of the
Plan for the long-term stabilization of Wiggins Pass currently being evaluated by the
Wiggins Pass Modeling Evaluation Group.
The Committee reached consensus on the proposed budget activities.
VIII. New Business
1. Review of CAC Applicants
Mr. Hendel moved to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners, the
appointment of James Burke to the Coastal Advisory Council.
Second by Mr. Pires. Carried unanimously 6-0.
IX. Old Business
1. Doctors and Wiggins Pass Contract Recommendations
Gary McAlpin presented the following documents:
. Executive Summary "Recommend approval by the Board of County
Commissioners to award Bid #095148 to Subaqueous Services, LLC
in the total amount of $1,555,419.29 for 2008 Dredging of Doctors
and Wiggins Passes and approve all necessary budget amendments"
dated January 8, 2009.
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. Letter from Michael Miller, President of Mill Mac to Collier County
Steve Carnell, Manager of Purchasing dated December 22, 2008.
Re: Bid Number 09-5148, Wiggins and Doctors Passes Dredging
Project.
. Letter from Michael Miller, President of Mill Mac to Collier County
Steve Carnell, Manager of Purchasing dated December 22, 2008.
Re: Solicitation # 09-5148, Wiggins and Doctors Passes Dredging
Proj ect.
. Letter from Steve Carnell, Collier County Purchasing Services
Director to Michael Miller, President of MillMac dated January 5,
2008. Re: Bid Protest Decision, ITB 09-5148, Dredging of Wiggins
and Doctors Passes.
. Letter from J. Abell Acres, Vice President & General Counsel for
Orion Marine Group, Re: Subaqueous Services, LLC dated
December 11, 2008
. State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Construction Industry License #QB62934 issued to MillMac Corp.
He noted the following:
. At the previous Coastal Advisory Committee meeting (December 11,
2008) there were questions why the lower bidders for the project
were bypassed because they were deemed "unqualified" to complete
the scope of the work.
. There was a protest issued by MillMac for the decision to award the
bid to Subaqueous Services, LLC.
. The decision to award the bid to Subaqueous Services, LLC was
upheld.
. MillMac is not appealing the decision.
Mr. Pires noted Staff had addressed his concerns raised at the previous meeting.
The Committee reached unanimous consensus in supporting the Recommendation in
the Executive Summary (That the Board of County Commissioners award Bid #09-
5148 to Subaqueous Services, LLC for dredging of Doctor's and Wiggins Pass at a
cost not to exceed $1.555,419.29 and authorize the Board Chairman to execute the
standard contract and approve all necessary budget amendments).
X. Public Comments
None
XI. Announcements
Chairman Sorey noted he received a call from Jeff Riley who is looking for
participation by two members of the Coastal Advisory Committee to be involved with
the Wiggins Park Assessment Study.
Gary McAlpin noted Jeff Riley is the Public Engineer for the State of Florida Park
Service. The Service conducts the Assessment Study every 10 years to assess the
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carrying capacity (parking facilities, etc.) of the Park. He will provide further
information as it becomes available.
XII. Committee Member Discussion
1t was noted the Chairman of the Wiggins Pass Modeling Evaluation Group is now
Doug Finley. No one will be appointed to replace Heidi Kulpa who resigned from the
Group due to relocation.
XIII. Next Meeting Date
February 12,2009 - Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the chair at 1 :55 P.M.
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee
John Sorey, III, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
as presented or as amended
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